The wait is finally over. Two years of renovation and Hotel Stein is now open in all its artful glory.

An inn has stood on this site beside Salzburg’s Salzach River since the Middle Ages, minutes from the city’s main attractions. And in homage to Salzburg’s Venetian architecture (the city was designed by a Venetian architect in the 16th century), Hotel Stein reflects elements of this intricate, Gothic style with displays of bold Venetian glass chandeliers and lamps by Barovier&Toso, and dressed its rooms in textiles by Rubelli.

In contemporary contrast, modern-retro furnishings and large-scale artworks by Austrian artist Brigitte Kowanz, Austrian photographer Luigi Caputo and German photographer Axel Hütte create an entirely new and refreshing style. Bright primary colours, wooden flooring and spacious bathrooms are common features in all the guest rooms. But only the Honeymoon Suite has an incredible (and protected) stucco ceiling.

Guests staying in suites may take breakfast on the rooftop terrace, which leads out from the fine-dining Seven Senses restaurant. The view from here takes in all of Salzburg and the dishes are a showcase of modern “soul food”.

Down on the ground floor, Hotel Stein’s Green Vanilla bakery/eatery/food market promotes healthy snacks and smoothies alongside just-baked breads and pastries. All of which complements time spent in the small spa (relaxation area, sauna, gym) just perfectly.

The four-bedroom, five-bathroom ISHQ Villa was one of the first luxury villas built on this sandy stretch of Sri Lankan south-west shoreline in the 1990s. Bruce Fell-Smith, Australian architect and humanitarian, designed its bright, open spaces, all of which are centred around a courtyard pool.

Large whitewashed walls, colonnades and high ceilings lend a grand quality to the villa, whilst cushiony chairs and creature comforts (king-size beds, high-speed WiFi, unlimited film and music streaming, board games, consoles) make it feel like a home. But essentially, ISHQ Villa is a mini-hotel with the ability to accommodate up to 12 people at one time.

When you hire the villa, the team of personal butlers and a private chef take care of everything for you. Be it a picnic on the beach, high tea, a South Asian cooking class, trips to nearby Galle or activities for the children; they’re here to grant any wish.

A small gym, where personal training sessions can take place, is located on the villa’s mezzanine next to a designated yoga space and meeting room/cinema lounge. On the front lawn a turfed platform is all yours to drive bio-degradable golf balls into the Indian Ocean beyond. And nearby, there are ancient temples, paddy fields and diving sites to explore.

Spread across two buildings, The Artisan D.C. Hotel, Autograph Collection is so cleverly designed and artistically presented it feels like you’re stepping into an exhibition as you walk through its doors. Everything has its place and each tan-coloured leather chair, vintage pendant light, oversized clock, trunk and antique assists in creating the tasteful, retro-modern display.

Local artists’ work, hanging from exposed brick walls, adds a distinctive Colombian touch to the industrial aesthetic. And through the large windows the city’s thriving business and restaurant scene plays out before you.

As corporate types meet, dine and attend a conference in one of The Artisan D.C. Hotel’s three meeting rooms, guests at leisure chill out in The Cooper Lounge Bar with a cocktail and bite to eat (from its international menu) or head to the fine-dining Osaki restaurant for sushi and Asian fare.

There’s also a 24-hour fitness centre on-site complete with cardiovascular equipment, weights and free classes. Plus, a business centre that has all the audio-visual technology required for professional presentations. Meetings and events with up to 40 people can be hosted in the Goldsmith Room, which can be lit and decorated to suit any occasion.

If holding a function here, it’s well worth downloading the hotel’s Meeting Services app to keep track of your event, guest list and make special reservations.

For many, the elevated, dense rain forests of Sri Lanka’s Central Highlands are the prettiest in all of Asia. And thanks to gaining World Heritage Site status in 2010, its renown as a divine beauty spot was officially affirmed.

Embraced by all this glorious green blessedness is The Hermitage, a three-bedroom villa looking down on the still Victoria Reservoir, 2,103 feet above sea level. There’s nowhere better for contemplation and being at one with nature. The monks who originally lived and grew medicinal plants and herbs on this site certainly thought so and like them, The Hermitage’s kitchen uses these ingredients to prepare healthy dishes packed with flavour. The plants are also used to formulate oils used during spa treatments that may take place outside on the wooden decking.

The brilliance of The Hermitage’s architecture is how the wildlife-rich ecosystem outside is brought inside at every turn. Huge windows and walls constructed of bars provide the natural air con across both floors that stretch across six acres. The inspired design of this sanctum is the brainchild of leading Sri Lankan architect Channa Daswatte complemented by interiors infused with a sleek expression of Kandyan style. (The hillside city of Kandy and its Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic are a mere 15-minute drive away).

Dark woods and earthy tones lend the perfect balance of luxury and nature. Life at The Hermitage is laid back and focused on healing in nature. So, as the exotic birds, monkeys, deer and wild boar roam freely about you, you’re encouraged to take part in yoga and meditation, soak up the views, chill beside the infinity pool and reconnect with yourself.

Where the jungle, beach and Koggala Lake converge at Sri Lanka’s southern tip there’s Kahanda Kanda (also known as KK), a 10-suite, shut-the-world-away sanctuary encased by luminous green palms and working tea estate.

Elevated above the lake’s turquoise waters dotted with rocky islands, Kahanda’s suites are scattered throughout its leafy grounds within private, detached buildings. Four-poster beds, air-con, private gardens, large verandas, lake views, double showers and iPod docking stations are just some of the luxuries you can expect. But you’ll not find a television and the telephone is for internal use only. (Kahanda are keen to get you away from all modern technological distraction.)

The largest accommodation of them all is the Peacock Suite with two en suites and private courtyard with loungers but it’s Dubu Suite (the only exception to the no TV rule) in a Javanese-style house that’s the scene-stealer. With its own pool, wraparound veranda and teak sleigh bed, it’s also the most secluded and furthest from the main hotel where the swimming pool, Dining and Living Pavilions are located.

Meals are a winning combination of local and Western favourites prepared from fruits, vegetables and herbs grown on KK’s estate (try a curry for breakfast!) and for the calorie-conscious, healthier menus are also available.

Food lovers take note: Sri Lankan and Thai cookery classes can be arranged, and as the sister hotel of beach-side KK Beach, a free shuttle service takes guests to/from the properties for lunch and dinner.

With six penthouses, two suites, two deluxe double rooms, one restaurant, one bar and one pool, this is a small-scale boutique sanctum beside one of Sri Lanka’s finest beaches. One that strikes the perfect balance of discreet, personal service with privacy and extra touches that are often associated with larger hotels. These include free WiFi, in-room massages, in-room dining and yoga classes.

KK Beach’s 10 rooms and facilities are available on an exclusive-use basis, and there’s nowhere smarter for a private party with the backdrop of the Indian Ocean. Uninterrupted views of the ocean are seen from all the rooms and suites through a wall of window leading to a terrace. The six spacious Penthouses have the finest outlook of all from their top-floor vantage point, so you’re looking out to the beachy scene from the moment you wake up to when you’re unwinding on the terrace. (Each Penthouse terrace is decked out with two sun loungers in addition to table and chairs).

You may dine on your private terrace or beside the pool at lunchtime. But come the evening and KK Beach’s restaurant is a must for seafood barbecues, Sri Lankan curry buffets, Thai fare and international favourites (depending to the day of the week). And the foodie bonus? Cooking classes so you can enjoy the flavours of your holiday long after you return home.

As the sister hotel of Kahanda Kanda located inland, a free shuttle service is available to take guests to/from the properties for lunch and dinner.

Dedicated to Japanese culture, from the minimalist décor to the art of bathing, a stay at this spa hotel is fully immersive. Upon arrival, you’ll receive a yukata (cotton robe) and be shown to your guest room where paper screens, low-slung beds and tatami mat floors are standard features.

When staying in a Ryokan (suite), a Naki-san (butler) is at your disposal. The only reminder of your Swedish location is the view of the archipelago through oversized windows. This watery scene can also seen from the à la carte restaurant, which is one of Yasuragi’s three modern Japanese restaurants. The other is Teppanyaki where the food is prepared in front of you on a griddle, whilst Saishoku is the all-vegan option.

The Japanese traditions continue in the recently refurbished Japanese bathhouse at Yasuragi, which comprises hot springs, various rejuvenating baths and saunas alongside a wide range of treatments and classes. The age-old Japanese custom of washing and bathing is an essential part of the Yasuragi experience.

Before you enjoy the facilities you’ll be required to visit the ablution room in the Japanese bath. Then the choice of rituals (cleansing, meditation), yoga (Hatha, hot), massages (shiatsu, bamboo), facials and body treatments (exfoliation, envelopment) is yours. Fruit, tea and a selection of raw foods provide sustenance between therapies.

East Devon’s Lympstone Manor is the vision of MBE-honoured, Michelin Starred Chef Michael Caines. This is his home, his hotel, 1 Michelin Starred restaurant and burgeoning vineyard, every inch of which draws upon his mastery of hospitality.

Devon-born, Michael’s passion for Southwest England’s produce is as strong as ever. His world-renowned modern British cuisine is a highlight at Lympstone whose three dining rooms serve a variety of menus. These include an à la carte menu, lunch menu and tasting menus. The signature tasting menu features Brixham scallops, Cornish cod and Darts Farm beef, all of which is washed down with carefully chosen wine flights from the extra-ordinary Lympstone Manor wine list.

The carefully chosen selection of 600 bins is stored in the temperature-controlled Wine Room where wine tastings with expert sommeliers take place. Wine dinners can also be arranged, perhaps in conjunction with visits to local vineyards. (Lympstone’s very own vineyard expects its first harvest in approximately four years’ time.) And a short walk from the Grade II Georgian manor house is the sandy foreshore of Exe Estuary edged by the circular Lady’s Walk trail, which borders all of Lympstone’s 28 acres.

Views of all this glorious green land are seen from the guest rooms and suites, most of which have balconies, terraces or private gardens with a soaking tub and fire pit. Each one welcomes you with a tray of miniature gins and is dressed in the kind of décor that has you taking notes and pictures for ideas when you get home.

Exclusive-use venues with so much style and character as Deer Park Country House Hotel are difficult to find. Factor in 80 acres of rural East Devon, boutique hotel accommodation, a three-bedroom self-catering house, luxury tree house, a 2 Rosette-awarded restaurant, five function rooms and you have something out of the ordinary.

Deer Park is uniquely English from its green setting (just 15 minutes from Exeter) and vintage styling to traditional cream teas and Sunday lunches. All of which is available on an exclusive-use basis only, which means each tailored event that takes place here has the sole attention of the professional staff.

Weddings and civil ceremonies are Deer Park’s forte, held in the new, bright and airy Georgian Orangery, garden-facing Conservatory, smaller Drawing Room and lovely Dining Room. Outside ceremonies are performed in front of the pretty summerhouse with the lawns stretching out beyond. And at the bottom of the lawn? A wood-fired oven where made-to-order pizzas (savoury and sweet) add something a little different to wedding receptions, birthday parties and corporate away-days.

The grounds can also host an endless number of activities for corporate fun days and team-building sessions. These include Land Rover experiences, duck herding, quad biking, falconry, archery and clay shooting, whilst various games such as It’s A Knockout and the Olympics provide a competitive element to all the fun.

As part of Costa Rica’s Peninsula Papagayo community, Casa Armadillo is immersed in miles of untouched greenery (70% of this land is protected) and faces the Pacific Ocean that’s just one of the north-west coastline’s 31 beaches.

Although secluded, the privately owned, exclusive-use only Casa Armadillo is situated within the Four Seasons Resort estate and day passes or reservations to all the five-star hotel’s facilities. Notably, the Four Season’s signature Arnold Palmer golf course. This makes the house a terrific golfing getaway for groups up to 12. But golf is just one of many activities available on-site and nearby. Others include tennis, spa treatments, hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, yachting, snorkelling and surfing. So visiting children have no opportunity to get bored during family retreats and celebrations here. Small corporate groups on incentive breaks also benefit from an array of team-building exercises. The concierge team can take care of all the arrangements.

The house comprises seven bedrooms, seven bathrooms, an outdoor shower, terrace, two-tier pool, living area, fully-equipped kitchen, barbecue and media room. Extra special features such as access to the Four Season’s Prieta Beach Club and daily housekeeping set Casa Armadillo apart. Private chef services are also available (groceries can be ordered in at any time). But there are 12 restaurants within the vicinity ranging from American, Italian and seafood to Asian.

Seasons may come and go but Hotel Montchalet in South Tyrol’s Val Gardena region is a constant source of adventure and jet setting pleasure.

Skiing, snowshoeing and sleigh riding hit this quiet mountain village – known as “the sunny side of the Alps” – in the winter. Mountain biking, trekking, climbing, paragliding and golfing at the foot of Schlern Mountain take over in the summer. Helicopter sightseeing tours are year-round.

All the while, there’s guaranteed world-class luxury, plus total privacy and spectacular scenery from Hotel Montchalet, just a complimentary shuttle ride or Maserati drive away from some of Europe’s finest slopes.

Something refreshingly unique to this newly opened hotel is its emphasis on well-being. The essence of which permeates from the swimming pool, sauna, Jacuzzi and treatment area to the wellness cuisine served in Montchalet’s restaurant. (Traditional Tyrolean dishes with an innovative twist from quality ingredients.)

And if staying in a VIP Suite you’ll have your very own sauna, Jacuzzi and steam bath facilities. However, each and every one of Montchalet’s 16 suites is a modern Alpine den designed for complete comfort and relaxation.

Bonus features such as the in-house cinema, concierge and shuttle service to the slopes and nearby town complete the spoiling, mountainside picture.

One hour north of Phuket and the tropical, powder-puff beach scene of Khao Lak stretches forth as far as the eye can see. This is the setting for JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa where couples on honeymoon are as welcome as families on an adventure holiday.

The nearby waterfalls and national parks of beautiful southern Thailand and the Similan Islands lie in wait to be discovered. Tee-offs on golf courses, plus various full and half-day excursions on the sea, in the jungle or to an elephant sanctuary, are easily arranged.

JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa has 293 rooms, suites and spa villas built around Southeast Asia’s largest lagoon pool, which meanders around the resort. In fact, you’re never far from a cooling dip as many rooms lead directly out to the pool. There’s also a breathtaking infinity pool facing the Andaman as well as the Aquamarine pool, both of which have a pool bar.

The infinity pool bar serves lunch in addition to the Deli, international Waterfront restaurant and Beach Bar where live music is often hosted. There are nine restaurants and bars on-site in total, including Thai, Japanese and Mediterranean options, so everyone is catered for.

Meanwhile, the full-service Quan Spa provides total pampering experiences from 15 treatment rooms. Health and wellness programmes may include exercise classes at the gym and you can always hire a mountain bike for free or play beach volleyball and tennis, go windsurfing, kayaking, scuba diving and sailing.

Love is in the air within the 16th-century walls of Colombia’s Cartagena de Indias: the narrow, bougainvillea-lined streets, centuries-old architecture and gentle sea breeze off the Caribbean Coast all lend a helping hand to romance in style. And there’s nowhere better for reigniting or beginning a love affair than Hotel Boutique Santo Toribio. The numerous plazas, museums, palace and fortresses, markets, boutiques, restaurants and the coastline of the city are all within a romantic stroll from the hotel, which is a wonderfully intimate and perfectly formed boutique residence of eight rooms arranged around a light, airy courtyard.

Built in the Republic style of the 19th century, the restoration to this colonial house has been miraculous. A respectful nod to the city’s Caribbean roots and influential personalities throughout its history appear in design features and photographs. Vertical gardens, a rooftop Jacuzzi, plunge pool and restaurant make matters extra comfortable and special. Both guests and walk-ins dine here to savour the typical Caribbean and international dishes but for something a little livelier, take a walk to Toribio owners’ Confussion restaurant located in the Getsemani neighbourhood surrounded by salsa bars.

Sri Lanka’s southernmost coastline is now a connected and undisputed beachy beauty spot. Monkeys swing between the palm trees, leopards and elephants roam its national parks, whales traverse the waters and luminous birds fill the skies. Surfers ride the waves, adventurers go on safari and explorers head into the jungle. In perfect position to enjoy it all, Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort is peacefully sheltered on a rocky outcrop within a coconut plantation, just outside Tangalle town.

An experienced and highly qualified Ayurvedic doctor resides at Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort: Dr Sampath Perawattha. He often gives talks and holds daily activities at the Yoga Pavilion and is on-hand to prescribe tailored three and seven-day Ayurvedic programmes. These may include yoga and meditation led by instructors specialised in hatha yoga, pranayama breathing and yoga nidra. All of which is complemented by “wellness cuisine” full of Western and Asian flavour.

Despite its proximity to Doha, Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara feels a million miles from the commotion of the capital. Anticipation of arrival builds as you take the catamaran ferry or a private helicopter (highly recommended for the spectacular aerial view of Doha’s coastline) from downtown. And the reveal of Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara has you dropping jaw in wonder of man’s ingenuity.

This crescent-shaped island resort has its very own marina, 141 rooms, suites and pool villas, nine dining options, a tennis court, lagoon pool, surf pool (as fun as it sounds), children’s pool, private beach, diving centre, bowling alley and cinema! Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara is also home to the first over-water villas in the Middle East.

Anantara Spa’s eight spa suites are perched over the water too. And this is where your journey to well-being begins. The treatment menu is an Asian-infused list of holistic therapies and hammam rituals with a nod to Doha’s tribal origins. Facials using saltwater pearls illuminate the skin, 24-carat gold manicures look incredible and ancient Arabic rituals promise to contour and redefine.

Back on land and the state-of-the-art Balance Wellness Centre hosts a team of holistic experts and an Ayurvedic doctor who will create bespoke three to seven-day programmes. Or pre-arranged plans are available focused on relaxation, detoxing, balancing and revitalising.

Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara leads the way as the first upscale pool villa resort in the Omani city of Salalah – the perfume capital of Arabia. In one direction, the endless Arabian Sea majestically unfurls whilst in the other, a freshwater lagoon twinkles serenely underneath the year-round sun.

Al Baleed Resort is unique in the vicinity for its spa facilities that include a hammam and rasul mud chamber. Plus, its three, five and seven-day wellness programmes and holistic experiences dedicated to balancing, calming and improving health.

The therapies are rooted in Arabian tradition and the philosophy of maintaining equilibrium. These principles are enhanced by the soothing beach-front location, distinctive elements of ancient Omani culture and renewing, modern practises. Yoga and meditation also accompany the treatments as well as healthy, wholesome meals and juices available all day. And as the largest exporter of frankincense, Oman’s fragrant elixir makes an appearance in many massages and rituals alongside coconut and banana.

The smells of which may have you focusing on mealtimes served in the Asian-inspired Mekong, Mediterranean Al Mina or international Sakalan restaurant. Cancel the calories out by enjoying water sports, tennis, volleyball, beach football or joining a local excursion to archaeological sites or a trek up Dhofar Mountain.

Reaching to the skies from 2,000 metres above sea level, this is the highest luxury resort in the Middle East and one of the highest five-star destinations in the world. Glorious canyon views of the jagged Saiq Plateau are laid out before you from atop Oman’s legendary Green Mountain. From deluxe guest rooms and pool villas to the communal infinity pool and restaurants, scenes of the landscape as it rises and falls are without interruption.

Closer exploration of the terrain can be arranged during hikes, bike trails, drives and mountain picnics. But more leisurely pastimes include time spent in Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort’s Anantara Spa where professional therapists practice ancient Thai and Arabian wisdom with natural remedies.

Reached via a winding country lane beside the meandering Kromme River, the sprawling vineyards of Doolhof Wine Estate lay out before you in symmetrical precision. This is one of the most spectacularly beautiful and successful wine-producing regions in the world, and the boutique Grand Dédale resides amidst it all.

The Groenberg, Limietberge and Hawekwa mountains tower in the background, and the national monument of Bainskloof Pass is in plain sight. Wellington is a few minutes’ away and Cape Town is just a 50-minute drive.

There are six bedrooms inside this classical Cape Dutch manor house-turned-hotel. Vestiges of its 18th-century past have been reconditioned and modernised resulting in a chic country style worthy of House & Garden. This was originally the Doolhof Wine Estate owners’ home and three of its bedrooms are situated in the beamed loft, accessed via a spiral staircase. An oh-so romantic cottage is tucked away within the 380 hectares, perfect for honeymooners. (Wedding ceremonies, receptions and dinners can take place in six locations, in and around Grand Dédale.)

The manor house has a vast wraparound veranda where pre-dinner drinks are served during the warmer months followed by a four-course table d’hôte dinner dominated by game and seafood. Light lunches and snacks are available all day and picnic baskets can be prepared by request.

Private wine cellar tours and tastings of the prestigious Doolhof wines are just two ways to enjoy Grand Dédale. Other pleasures include in-room spa treatments, hikes in nearby Limietberg Nature Reserve, relaxing around the outdoor salt-water pool and cycling (mountain bike hire is free).

New to Uniworld’s boutique river cruising fleet, S.S. Joie de Vivre really is a vessel of pure joy, celebrating all that’s great about France. Life aboard is intoxicating. From the romantic, 20th-century Parisian décor and stylings to the carefree 1960s’ spirit, there’s an effortless charm to this “super yacht” on the Seine.

The staterooms and public areas are all fitted with hand-crafted furniture, original artworks and rare antiques alongside convenient, modern amenities. And as each eight-day cruise sets sail from Paris, S.S. Joie de Vivre’s brasserie-styled Bistrot, lively Claude’s bar and Club Esprit spa see to all your dining, entertainment and pampering needs. A resistance pool, live music and insider knowledge from a phenomenal concierge are additional features to make your journey even more exquisite.

Forget cramped cabins and enjoy revelling in a sumptuous stateroom, suite or presidential suite where oversized beds are dressed in 100% Egyptian cotton sheets and the bathrooms are a sweep of marble. Each and every one has a river-view window; many have French or full balconies.

Justin and Charlie (Charlotte) Salisbury’s Oxfordshire edition of their small but influential group of Artist Residences, is a lesson in how to combine five-star inn style with substance.

Just a 30-minute drive from the centre of Oxford, their 16th-century, thatched-roof inn with rooms (also known as Mr Hanbury’s Mason Arms) is loaded with authentic charm and artistic licence. Its location in South Leigh is an archetypical small English village, which was a huge inspiration for avant-garde artists, the Connor Brothers, when making their eccentric mark to the interior design.

Traditional features such as flagstone floors and deep inglenook fireplaces remain in place, while bold House of Hackney wallpapers and eye-catching Andy Doig neon signs both enliven and bring joy to the proceedings. The five cosy bedrooms all fit under the inn’s eaves and have playful sounding names such as The Rabbit Hole and Farmhouse Lofts, whilst the new Barn Suite is located in private outbuildings complete with a tall vaulted ceiling and its own terrace. Amenities include roll top en-suite bathtubs, quirky antiques and rustic furnishings such as Sri Lankan tea chests that serve as bedside tables.

In the morning, breakfast options include a full English alongside classic boiled eggs and soldiers, and the American favourite: pancakes and maple syrup. Head Chef Leon Smith keeps things traditional in the first-floor Dining Room and ground-floor pub, with enormous Sunday roasts and fish and chips in addition to more “cheffy” dishes showcasing Yorkshire grouse, Cornish plaice and greenery from the inn’s veggie patch.

Accolades received: inclusion within the Michelin Eating Out in Pubs Guide 2017 and 2 AA Rosettes.

Aristocratic Tuscan homes such as Villa Armena never fail to impress. The story of its 16th-century Renaissance origins reads like a fairy tale filled with romance and politics. The happy ending? Its reincarnation as a luxury 10-bedroom boutique hotel.

All the elements of a blissful Italian residence are here: exposed beams, traditional terracotta-tiled floors, rich silks, antique furnishings, beautiful art and an Italianate garden. The one big surprise being the avant-garde en-suite bathrooms with cube-shaped fittings, huge walk-in rain showers and baths to wallow in.

It’s easy to thoroughly de-stress at Villa Armena and simply enjoy the surrounding Crete Senesi region of Tuscany. It’s also a convenient gateway to many of the area’s gems such as Siena – a 20-minute drive away – and villages San Gimignano, Montepulciano and Montalcino. Numerous golf courses and wine, truffle and olive oil tours too. And Villa Armena itself is an extremely pretty landscaped setting, complete with an eco-friendly pool facing the stunning views.

Breakfasts are served in the conservatory to this backdrop, whilst dinner is held in The Sorbo Allegro whose talented chef follows the Slow Food philosophy for the locally sourced regional dishes. All of which is enhanced by the selection of well-researched wines stocked in the cellar (wine tastings available) from some of the best and lesser-known, smaller vineyards in the region.